Device for emptying containers

US9738408B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Bernd Sobiech · Regensburg, DE
• Sabine Grosch · Ensdorf, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2013
• Grant date: Aug 22, 2017
• Expiry date: Nov 6, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B67D1/0001
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for the removal of liquids from deformable containers comprises a first holding device which is suitable for holding a first portion of the container, a second holding device which is suitable for holding a second portion of the container, a drive device for producing a relative movement between the first holding device and the second holding device in order to deform in this way the container arranged between these holding devices in such a way that the internal volume thereof is reduced, and a removal device which is connected in terms of flow to the inner space of the container and by way of which the liquid is capable of being removed as a result of compression of the container.